Robert Stanley Weir

Robert Stanley Weir (15 November 1856 – 20 August 1926) was a Canadian judge and poet most famous for writing the English lyrics to "O Canada", the national anthem of Canada.

Quotes


Beyond the infinite and heaving blue; The far horizon, blurred in cloud and haze, Bends o'er some beach (I muse) a thousand leagues from view. "And there," saith Fancy, " looking toward these sands, Wistful like thee, an unknown dreamer stands!"
 * Dreaming upon the sands I lift mine eyes to gaze
 * "By The Sea", in The North American Review, Vol. 187 (February 1913) p. 234

O Canada (1908)
Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
 * O Canada!

O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
 * God keep our land glorious and free!

Great prairies spread and lordly rivers flow. How dear to us thy broad domain, From East to Western Sea, Thou land of hope for all who toil! Thou True North, strong and free!
 * O Canada! Where pines and maples grow.

May stalwart sons and gentle maidens rise, To keep thee steadfast through the years From East to Western Sea, Our own beloved native land! Our True North, strong and free!
 * O Canada! Beneath thy shining skies

Hold our dominion within thy loving care; Help us to find, O God, in thee A lasting, rich reward, As waiting for the Better Day, We ever stand on guard.
 * Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer,